The Harbour House Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach bed & breakfast with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Beach/ocean view
Front of property
View from property
View from property
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

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53 MAIN STREET, Stranraer, Scotland, DG9 8JW
  • Dunskey Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Port
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 4 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 6 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Stranraer

At The Harbour House Hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Dunskey Garden and 10.2 km (6.4 mi) from Castle of St John. Highlights at this beach B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Bar & Bistro serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Stranraer B&B include Stranraer Museum and Mull of Galloway Trail - North.

What's nearby

  • Dunskey Garden - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Castle Kennedy Gardens - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Cairnryan Port - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Port Logan Beach - 26 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Cairnryan Stena Line Terminal - 27 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Stranraer Station - 17 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hong Kong City - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Henrys Bay House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pazz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Custom House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Harbour House Hotel

Beach bed & breakfast with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Harbour House Hotel.

This 3-star Stranraer bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1750
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Harbour House Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Stranraer bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar & Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1750
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer
The Harbour House Stranraer
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Stranraer
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast
THE HARBOUR HOUSE HOTEL Bed & breakfast Stranraer

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Harbour House Hotel?

The Harbour House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harbour House Hotel?

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour House Hotel on 29 July 2025 start from AU$123.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Harbour House Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Harbour House Hotel?

The closest beach to The Harbour House Hotel is Port Logan Beach (16.5 km).

Does The Harbour House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Harbour House Hotel?

No, The Harbour House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Harbour House Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Harbour House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Harbour House Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Harbour House Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Harbour House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 265 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located close to the beach, the harbour, cafes, restaurants. Lovely view from top floor window. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny weekend in April

Had a great little break here in Portpatrick, helped by sunny weather. We were in one of the front facing rooms on the top floor. As advertised, the ceiling was low - sloped into the eaves at one side of the bed, so my wife had to duck a little when going to bed, but main part of room was over 6 feet, so fine for this 5'10" bloke. This may seem less than ideal, but the sitting area at the front of the room, had fab panoramic views of the whole Portpatrick harbour and beyond, which more than made up for ceiling height. Besides there are also rooms on first floor, which judging from hall height must be at least 10 feet. Dog friendly hotel, which is another plus. Anyway... great view, food was also very good. And singer on Saturday sounded good, although I didnt go into main bar area during the set, as would have been too much for doggo 😀.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel with great location

Stayed one night on road trip around Dumfries and Galloway. Was allocated top floor triple room with fantastic view over the harbour. Room itself was clean and spacious and the bed was comfortable. Only negative was the small en-suite with an incredibly tiny wash hand basin and no rasonable opportunity to hang up towels. Great, plentiful breakfast and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ailia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the harbour and out to sea. In the heart of the village so very central. Good breakfast for a reasonable cost. Quirky rooms using the space available well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. There was live music in the bar on Saturday night, the band was very good, and there was a lively atmosphere, very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy & comfortable

Clean & comfortable. Food nice, cosy bar and good breakfast. Dog friendly.
Portpatrick harbour
Harbour House Hotel
Bar and real fire
Restaurant special
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent apartment, all very good will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location nice staff roof 5 sea view sleep & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and very spacious. Would definitely stay again x
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked a last minute weekend away without even looking or caring where we went and have to say we were so pleased when we got here. Went for the half board deal, breakfast was nice, dinner was delicious but the cheeseboard - I want to go back just for that!! We were in one of the apartments and the place was so cosy and warm with everything that we needed and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Location of hotel was ideally situated on harbour front close to local shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sreelal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place , great staff lively breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place sfaff very helpful very clean great place for all local amenities brilliant Scottish breakfast staying there this summer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely time and had great meals and the entertainment was good on Hogmanay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellant, dog friendly hotel

Lovely two bed apartment attached to the hotel. Dog friendly making it a convenient stay for Cairnryan ferry port. Very clean and tidy. Excellant heating system. Portpatrick is a beautiful little town and would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ferry stop over

Excellent room but a little draughty, but heating Excellent. Staff helpful and friendly, good Scottish breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay

Excellent service, decent food, room was basic but had everything we needed for our short stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024